Crochet Bags
"This small but mighty tote is perfect for those times you just need to carry small amounts of shopping. The net design allows it to expand and accommodate a surprising amount of items despite its small size. Using Coboo yarn by Lion Brand makes it easy to wash. Finished size: ten and a half inches (26.6 cm) wide by nine inches (22.8 cm) tall (measurements do not include handles). Time to make: less than an evening."
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Teacher's Modern Tote Bag
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This flat bottom tote is made with a Corner to Corner rectangle and a nifty sewing trick to create a flat bottom tote. The design on this tote is perfect for teacher's but can easily be changed out to use another design. Follow the instruction to learn how to line this tote, add grommets and a rope handle to an extremely durable tote bag. To complete this project you will need to know how to follow are C2C graph and how to crochet a C2C rectangle. Links to C2C tutorials in post.
Totally Toteable Tote
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The Totally Toteable Tote is a gorgeous textured tote for everyday use from toting yarn (mine can hold 7 large skeins at a time to, carrying around your current projects or for everyday use! I don't know about you but I love totes, I think I have a tote for everything, especially when I travel. I like having a place for everything. This Totally Toteable Tote can easily be customized from yarn color choice to handles and even lining it with fabric to help the tote from stretching. These would be great to keep for yourself or gift!
Simple Striped Tote Bag
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It's that time of year again when I'm ready to break out the cotton yarn and make myself a dozen different crochet bags. After all, one can never have too many bags, especially tote bags! I consider tote bags to be a summer essential… who am I kidding? I use my crochet tote bags all year round. Why do I historically design new tote bags this time of year? I think it's because I'm being optimistic that, eventually, spring and summer will arrive here in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Maybe it's my way of willing the warmer weather to come, or maybe I just love my growing collection of bags.
Essentials Project Tote
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Finally, what essentials tote bag collection would be complete without a crochet project bag? It wouldn't, so here is a crocheted tote for all your crochet project needs. Indeed, the project container demonstrates just how good the projects inside can be.
Paliki Pocket Tote
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Paliki means “small” in Hungarian (or so I'm told). And this pocket tote is small, but sturdy - perfect for when you need a bag that won't stretch out, keeping your farmer’s market purchases safe and protected! A great addition to your usual assortment of bags, the Paliki Pocket Tote is the one that's “just right” for all those small special items! Wondering what a “pocket tote” is? It's a tote that folds up into itself, perfect for stashing in your purse or car so you always have it when you need it. This one also features a pretty ribbon woven through the handle. That's not just for looks - the ribbon keeps the handle from stretching out due to the weight of your goodies. And the double layer on the bottom adds even more stability to this handy crochet bag!
